Kidnappers = No Cusco

Unfortunately we are not able to go to Cusco this weekend because of potential kidnapping plans than a super secret organization has in the area surround Cusco and Machu Picchu. The American Embassy has put out a security alert for American citizens stating it is prohibidibabido (...movie quote, laugh if you get it...if you don't it's from Fired Up, watch it) to go into Cusco. Therefore, our $600 pre-planned trip to Cusco is postponed until further notice. Although this is frustrating news, I would rather be free in Lima than kidnapped in Cusco :) AND we had an extra class today since we were supposed to leave early in the morning tomorrow, so tomorrow we don't have class...therefore for us Wednesday=Friday. 

This last week has been pretty relaxed because we were trying to rest up for the trip to Cusco, so now we all must come out of our coma and participate in the real world. Perhaps we will go on a little class excursion tomorrow, or perhaps I will sleep all day tomorrow. My future is still uncertain. 

This last weekend Lanisa, Kim, Allie, and I went to a zoo here in Lima with our conversation partner, Adrian. It was a wicked hot day so naturally I got some sun. I have told you before...I am becoming a Peruvian. Also, let me tell you something about Peruvians (in general...not all are the same, obvio), I think they would DIE in Nebraska summer...when it hits 80 degrees here, they are bedridden and immobile because it is so hot. Granted, it is pretty hot being this close to the sun...but I don't think they would appreciate Nebraska's ever changing climate. The zoo was interesting because it was very spread out and the animals were sporadically placed throughout. We may have just been there at the hottest part of the day when all the animals were taking a nap but we didn't get to see too many of the animals in actions. Granted it was a cool experience :) 

As for you, here is a picture of what I will not be seeing this weekend...but I WILL see before I leave Perú!!